Advancing measurement-based care in military and Veteran mental health: An implementation science perspective

Abstract:This special edition on measurement-based care (MBC) highlights that, despite the strong evidence base, MBC has not been consistently adopted or sustained in routine …

Administrative and logistical considerations essential for success of virtual mental health clinics for rural Native Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Native Americans enlist in the military at the highest per capita rate among racial or ethnic groups. Approximately 49% of Native Veterans live in rural …

Early outcomes of lecanemab for Alzheimer’s disease in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background/Objectives: While lecanemab (Leqembi) and several amyloid targeting therapies were approved for Alzheimer’s disease, questions remain on real-world …

DVA suicide prevention implementation plan 2025–2031: Stage 1

Abstract: Stage One of the plan outlines five key objectives to be delivered across the first two years of the Framework’s lifespan, and within the parameters of existing funding …

Impact evaluation after implementing a co-designed point-of-care ultrasound program at a Veterans Affairs emergency department

Abstract: Introduction/Purpose: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an important diagnostic bedside tool, yet a gap remains between Emergency Department (ED) POCUS programme …

Our community, our covenant and beyond: Examining local realities and progress achieved in Armed Forces Covenant delivery

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge acknowledging that members of the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantage compared to the wider population in the …

Providers' use and perceived benefits and barriers of delivering cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares (CBT-N) to Veterans

Abstract: Training and consultation in cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares (CBT-N) were introduced for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) providers to reduce the …

What matters most to Veterans when deciding to use technology for health: Cross-sectional analysis of a national survey

Abstract: Background: There is an increasingly diverse range of mobile apps and digital health devices available to help patients manage their health. Despite evidence for the …

Longitudinal evaluation examining implementation and sustainment of an opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution among Veterans who are unstably housed

Abstract: Background: Rigorous implementation evaluations are needed to understand factors that influence implementation and sustainability of evidence-based interventions across …

Adapting depression collaborative care models to increase uptake of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy at the VA: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Objective: To examine the feasibility, acceptability, and potential health effects of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy-enhanced collaborative care (cCBT-CC) …

Feasibility and acceptability of a contingency management program for stimulant use disorder in a pallet shelter community for homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: Background: Stimulant use disorder (StUD) is a leading cause of overdose and death among homeless-experienced Veterans (HEVs). Contingency management (CM), a behavioral …

Fy 2022 employment of Veterans in the federal executive branch report

Abstract: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the champion of our nation’s Federal workforce–the 2.3 million Federal employees who serve the American …